Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from India?

Diploma Comparable to
Standard X diploma from a board a VMBO-T diploma
Diploma from a state board (or an equivalent), obtained after a Standard X diploma usually an MBO diploma level 4
Vocational Standard XII diploma from a board with a pass in 5 relevant subjects an MBO diploma level 4
Standard XII diploma from a state board with a pass in 5 relevant subjects a HAVO diploma
All India Senior School Certificate from the CBSE
  • a HAVO diploma if obtained with a pass in 5 relevant subjects;
  • a VWO diploma if obtained with an A1, A2 or B1 in 5 relevant subjects.
Indian School Certificate from the CISCE
  • a HAVO diploma if obtained with a pass in 5 relevant subjects;
  • a VWO diploma if obtained with an average result of at least 75% in 5 relevant subjects.
Migration Cum Transfer Certificate of the Senior Secondary School Examination from the NIOS
  • a HAVO diploma if obtained with a pass in 5 relevant subjects;
  • a VWO diploma if obtained with an A, B or C in 5 relevant subjects.
Diploma in Engineering ( duration : 3 years) usually 1 year of HBO
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from a board or council 2 years of HBO
Bachelor of Arts (Pass) 2 years of WO
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 2 years of WO or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Commerce (Pass) 3 years of HBO
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) an HBO bachelor's degree or (If obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree.
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) 3 years of HBO
Bachelor of Science (Pass) 2 years of WO
Bachelor of Science (Honours) 2 years of WO or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Education an HBO bachelor’s degree or a WO bachelor’s degree with an educational minor
Bachelor of Engineering an HBO bachelor's degree or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Technology an HBO bachelor's degree or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree.
Post Graduate Diploma usually a post-HBO qualification or an HBO master’s degree
General master's degree an HBO master’s degree or a 1-year WO master’s degree
Professional master's degree an HBO master’s degree or a (1-year) WO master’s degree
Dual/integrated master's degree an HBO master’s degree or a (1-year) WO master’s degree
Master of Philosophy a WO master's degree